Michigan deer management Archives

Articles / News

‘Doe With a Bow’ Tag Back in ’25

- Tuesday May 20, 2025 - Sara Gilane

A controversial hunting season is being reinstated in one U.S. state for the first time in a decade.

Deer Talk Now Podcast / TV & Online Shows

#102: MICHIGAN MISMANAGEMENT with Adam Lewis | Deer Talk Now Podcast

- Friday April 12, 2024 - Sara Gilane

Adam Lewis addresses the deer management issues in Michigan from dwindling deer hunter numbers, imbalanced buck-to-doe ratios and skewed age structure.

GROW 'EM BIG

Identifying How to Improve Your Property for Whitetails

A property that holds deer for a disproportionate amount of time doesn't happen by accident. Steve Bartylla shares how to work with your land's natural limitations instead of forcing features like buck bedding where they don't belong. By identifying your ground's strengths—such as transition zones or destination food sources—and addressing whitetail needs better than neighboring properties, managers can create a habitat setup that consistently delivers results.